Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd

17 Claremont Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4AA
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Owner

  • Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Diane Gregory (Manager)

Admission Information

  • None

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 4 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • FEES EFFECTIVE FROM 1 SEPT 2025 Per Month:
    £1301.00 Full-Time - 10 Sessions
    £1169.00 - 8 Sessions
    £876.00 - 6 Sessions
    £662.00 - 4 Sessions
    £345.00 - 2 Sessions
    However, please note most of our families are now in receipt of 30 hours government funding. Please speak with the office for a detailed breakdown.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30-17:30
    Tuesday 08:30-17:30
    Wednesday 08:30-17:30
    Thursday 08:30-17:30
    Friday 08:30-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd Reviews (96)

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Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd has 96 reviews.

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Review from Colin S (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly enough of Childsplay Claremont Nursery. We chose our nursery carefully and couldn’t be happier. Our daughter broke her leg and they could not have been more supportive. We need not have worried about her losing crucial development time as the staff designed a supportive individual
programme for her. The staff are also wonderful and caring and our daughter loves going. Truly brilliant.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
On behalf of the entire staff team, sincere thanks for writing your meaningful review. It is lovely for staff to read your comments. We are always more than happy to help and can always adapt our…read more
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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative has provided our little girl with the best care possible. They are so supportive in their development of children and our daughter skips into nursery each day. We feel so confident that each day she will have fun, learn and interact with peers.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so very much for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to hear you feel this way. We will share your lovely comments with the staff team and we look forward to continuing to…read more
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Review from Ed D (Father of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery. My little boy absolutely loves it here. You can see a difference in him every day, and I think the nursery plays a large part in this, helping him develop new skills and interests.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so very much for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear you feel this way. We try to provide lots of opportunities to engage the children in new experiences and…read more
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Review from L A (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd is such a gem and I am so pleased to be able to be part of it. They provide an evidence-based environment for child-led learning and development, a nutritious and varied menu of freshly cooked meals, and even more importantly, a fun and safe place for my
baby to grow. The staff are knowledgeable, warm and welcoming, as is the broader community of the Co-op. From the first day, I've known my child is in experienced hands and will be treated with respect as a person as well as being genuinely cared for by everyone there.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you for your heartfelt review, our staff team will be delighted to hear your comments. It is very positive to hear that we are succeeding in providing quality care and educational provision…read more
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Review from Annie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have just started sending our 15 month old daughter to Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd and we have been absolutely blown away by the nursery. The staff are such a credit to the place and immediately made us feel a part of the family, from the very first day. We were amazed at the care
and consideration that went into settling our daughter in - starting from just meeting other mothers of young babies due to start nursery in the next couple of months, all the way up to making sure our daughter's key worker was able to be around for every settling in session. Every single morning our daughter walks happily into nursery waving at all the staff who clearly adore the children. They have been so accommodating with her diet as she has quite a severe allergy and I have never felt the need to remind anybody to check what she is eating - this is a particular plus from us! The fact that she actively enjoys going in when she's dropped off, and clearly has such a good day that she comes home happy says everything! Thank you!
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
On behalf of the staff team, sincere thanks for writing a review. We are very happy to hear our baby social sessions have helped you and your baby begin a happy and reassuring start to your journey at…read more
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy started at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd when he was 18 months old. The staff couldn't do enough to help his transition and they took it as slow as he needed them to, whilst giving lots of support. As a parent, the last thing you want to do is have 2 half day visits then
leave your child upset in an unfamiliar place and so the settling-in period here is amazing. We have review meetings with his Key Worker where she feeds back with photographs and updates on key developments in him, so valuable to see what he's been up to and to hear how he's progressing. It also comes in a nice folder so it's something we can keep. The environment isn't as modern as some nurseries as it's not purpose built but the set up seems fab and the outside space is amazing. We're really pleased we chose Childsplay for our son and already got our second on the list.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so very much for taking the time to write a review. We are thrilled to hear you feel this way. The transition from home to nursery is very important and our cooperative ethos supports our…read more
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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay is a wonderful nursery, and I have no doubt that the interest of each child is at the heart of everything they do. The nurture, support and individual care shown to each and every child from everyone who works there is a credit to them. There is no other place I would want my child to learn
and develop in those early years. The menu and food are fantastic, and the learning opportunities are fantastic from allotments, forest schools, learning languages and magical outdoor spaces. The children couldn’t be happier.
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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative has been fantastic for both our boys. Truly child-led with a caring and supportive environment we have felt so happy having our children here. The staff are exceptional and provide thoughtful feedback and the opportunity for some brilliant experiences such as
forest school. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so much for submitting a review. We strive to create an environment that is inclusive to all our members and to know we have made such a positive impact to the parents and children who…read more
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Review from Nasrin S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It feels so good to have the assurance that my little one is with the best carers who individually focus on children and develop them to be happy and independent. The relationship that the staff and management build and maintain with parents puts parents' minds at ease, that the priority here is the
children and nothing else. You can be sure they do what is best for the children and their future.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
This is a wonderful review, thank you so much. When a parent lets us know that they can see the individuality we provide for each child, it instils confidence in the whole staff team regarding our…read more
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Review from Brian M (Father of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t rate this nursery and the staff highly enough. I feel incredibly lucky to have had my child looked after by this team, they’re amazing and as a parent, I have felt welcome and supported every single day.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so much for your honest review which will be shared with the entire staff team. We are delighted to hear you feel this way. We try to make strong connections with our parents and children…read more
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely excellent. The staff, the environment and how they are always striving to improve and keep building on what they have further. We regard them as family, and this is felt mutually. We are very lucky that our children have been able to begin their child care and education through Childsplay
Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
We thank you for your lovely review. It is extremely appreciated to read how much of a positive impact we have made on our parent's and children’s lives. We continually look to create and improve our…read more
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Review from Simon G (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had three children at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative. Two were adopted, one needed help because he had previously undiagnosed global developmental delay. Childsplay developed a bespoke programme of education and support for our child and he came on leaps and bounds. My wife and I are
so grateful.
More broadly, the staff are wonderful and really love their jobs and that is great for all the children there. Facilities are second to none and the children do so very much there. My boys have loved the garden, the trips out to forest school and the allotment (all included). They've benefited from learning French and Spanish (extra cost).
I recommend Childsplay to anyone who asks!
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you for such a wonderful and meaningful reflection of your experiences with us at Childsplay. As you point out, every child is important to us all in the team, it means a great deal to hear you…read more
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Review from Mark R (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since starting nursery at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative my daughter has been through some tricky adjustments to her regime due to Covid. Childsplay have been flawless throughout. Their support and care have helped me and my wife through some anxious times and my daughter's love for her time
at the nursery and her joy in the experiences she brings home are clear. Childsplay was recommended to us by friends of ours who had spoken so highly of it and I'm so glad they did.
Reply from Diane Gregory, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you so much for your trust in us, this is a very meaningful review. It empowers the whole staff team to continue with our positive ethos and engagement with the children and parents. To hear…read more
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Review from Malavika A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative has been nothing short of excellent for our daughter. She started going there when she was 11-months-old and is now 2. Nursery is an absolute favourite - she loves the spaces, the garden, the activities and the people. The staff are kind and loving and you feel
completely confident leaving your children in their care. All the kids are known to the management team by name and there is so much personal care and attention shown to each child. Personalities are nurtured and developed and the philosophy of open-ended play and exploration chimes beautifully with us. We love the creativity that the atelier brings to the nursery - even if the kids are not at that age just yet. From handmade cards and crafts to a little lending library, the team are a great inspiration! We are relatively new to the region and this has been one of the most satisfactory and stress-free aspects of our move.
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative is incredible. With real thought and reflection they have created a child-centred nursery where play, learning and discovery is directed by the children, from babies to pre-school. We receive daily verbal and written updates on our child's day and progress and
regular formal updates on his development while our child discovers music, water, sand and so many other things. Meanwhile, he eats better than he would at home, the staff are incredible and our child has a generally great time.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 13-month-old has been at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative since September and he is really thriving there. The staff are really kind and responsive to his needs and we have noticed him come on so much. Fundamentally, it is just great that he is just so happy and settled there and that we
can tell the staff are very fond of him.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Childsplay is a solidly good nursery, but as a family who used the pre-school room for just shy of a year from Sept '20 to mid-Aug '21, we struggle to understand the hype (admittedly we were spoiled by a fabulous childminder previously) and would advise that it is not without its limitations! Our daughter
was happy there, happy to go and loved her keyworker, who was obviously very caring, which were our priorities, but:
- they don't serve breakfast, which is just worth knowing before you commit (unfortunately we were told they did serve breakfast when we toured, so it was a first week shock!)
- they won't tell you directly, but they pretty much have a policy against supporting early reading - pre-phonics activities only seems to be the rule, which our daughter found disappointing and confusing when friends with similar enthusiasm got help from their settings and started to read a bit
- the office do not reply to emails - probably less of an issue when Covid restrictions aren't a thing.
Reply from Diane, Nursery Manager at Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd
Thank you for your review and letting us know that we are a solidly good nursery, I’m very pleased that overall, you have come to this conclusion. However, I am saddened to not have had the…read more
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Review from Naomi J (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd has a fantastic ethos which we as a family really believe in, being a cooperative was something that drew us to the nursery. Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd put the children's well-being at the heart of everything they do and this has been particularly
demonstrated in their approach to running the nursery during the Covid-19 pandemic. Where unlike the majority of nurseries in the city, they continued to enable parents to drop babies and toddlers off in their respective rooms, rather than at the gate which in my case would have been a highly traumatic experience for both myself and my child in transitioning them back to nursery. Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd have maintained all health and safety processes to the highest level whilst recognising the needs of the children. The support and reassurance offered to parents is outstanding. I would highly recommend them to parents.
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd is a fantastic nursery and it was the best choice to move our child from a different nursery in town to this one. Most importantly our child loves this nursery and settled in very well. She’s looked after so well and bonded with all the lovely staff in her
unit. The initial days of settling in that are offered free of charge, helped immensely and made me feel more relaxed about my child’s settling in. Other nurseries that we know don’t do that and this is certainly something to appreciate. The Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd manager is the most lovely and helpful lady and the nursery is a very happy and welcoming place. The long list of awards that they have received is just a validation of their fantastic work. Other benefits are that they provide mostly organic food, fantastic quality nappies, wipes provided which is not standard in other places and have very reasonable fees which are secondary to the fact that I trust that my child is well looked after. Ten out of ten.
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Review from Ryan M (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd since the beginning of the year. The nursery has been incredibly welcoming in this time and fosters a real community spirit. My daughter is visibly excited to attend and has formed a brilliant bond with her primary carer and the other
members of staff who work in her unit. They show genuine interest in who she is as a person and her development. The philosophy at the heart of Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd isn't merely a slogan but a tangible culture that's evident from the smiles, laughter and happiness that fill the place. I feel incredibly lucky that my daughter is able to attend.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.889)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.889) out of 10 for Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd is calculated as follows: ( (192 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.889 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Childsplay Claremont Nursery Cooperative Ltd is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 90 number of registered child places is 18. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.889
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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